Descriptor : nuchal scales

Compare nuchal scales to scales of the dorsal part of head.

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List of states

same size than head scales

Head scales and nuchal scales have approximately the same size and relief.

bigger than head scales

Nuchal scales are bigger than head scales. They are roundish or oval and present arelief.

Hierarchy

nuchal scales
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    |_ relief of nuchal scales {same size than head scales}

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